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National Wildlife Refuge in McCurtain County, Oklahoma

Little River National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Little River National Wildlife RefugeMap showing the location of Little River National Wildlife RefugeMap of the United States
LocationMcCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States
Nearest cityIdabel, Oklahoma
Coordinates33°56′47″N 94°46′21″W / 33.94639°N 94.77250°W / 33.94639; -94.77250
Area15,000 acres (61 km)
Established1987
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteLittle River National Wildlife Refuge

The Little River National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States located in Oklahoma. It covers 15,000 acres (61 km) of forests and wetlands.

The refuge contains most of the remaining bottomland hardwood communities in the southeastern part of the state. It is characterized by low, wet oak and hickory forest with oxbows and sloughs. Trees of the landscape include hickory, willow oak, sweetgum, cypress, white oak, loblolly pine, and walnut.

A map of Little River National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
A map of the Little River National Wildlife Refuge.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Protected areas of Oklahoma
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  • Arcadia Conservation Education Area
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